The latest episode of Counsel Culture is live.
This week, Linzi and Ben take stock of the forces shaping the business of law, starting with reflections from the US where geopolitical uncertainty is beginning to affect how law firm leaders plan, forecast and communicate in an increasingly unpredictable environment.
They also share insight from Byfield’s work supporting former Vodafone franchisees, exploring the role communications can play in long-running disputes – in shaping external narratives and building morale and momentum for those involved.
The pair then turn to private equity’s continued dominance in the legal market, with one standout statistic underlining just how far ahead the leading firms have pulled – and what that means for remuneration structures and long-term strategy.
AI is also under the spotlight, with discussion around whether firms are genuinely embedding it into their work or simply responding to pressure to be seen to keep pace.
Finally, they unpack new research highlighting a stark perception gap between general counsel and the C-suite, and what it reveals about how legal teams communicate their value within organisations.
The episode can be downloaded and streamed from Spotify and Apple podcasts.
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